Project Controls Analyst III/Sr.

Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Project Controls Analyst III/Sr. to provide project controls support to engineering and construction project managers in Houston. You will track performance, develop solutions to improve cost, schedule and safety, and mentor others across cross-functional teams.

This role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven insights, and the use of AI tools to streamline processes while delivering timely, accurate reports to leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s in engineering, construction or business with at least 6 years of project/controls experience.
• Master’s degree preferred with 8+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates to create, monitor and maintain cost analyses, forecasts and schedules for major expansions.
• Performs analyses to better understand project status throughout the life cycle.
• Prepares and communicates project-related reports to business partners and leaders.
• Supports the Project Change Request process and Project Risk Analysis, including schedule and cost.
• Mentors and trains others; may step in for project manager for updates.
• Leverages AI, BI and emerging tech to streamline controls and reporting.

Skills

Project controls

Financial forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction or business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Primavera

Oracle Projects

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

The Project Controls Analyst III/Sr. will provide project controls support to Williams' engineering and construction project managers. This role is also responsible for the performance tracking of projects according to our project controls and capital management standards. The ability to collaborate and welcome the ideas and input of others, develop solutions to solve sophisticated problems that improve performance, efficiency and safety and drive tasks to successful completion are keys to success!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Collaborates with others to create, monitor and maintain cost analyses, financial forecasts and schedules for major and mega expansions and projects
• Performs applicable analyses to drive additional understanding of project status through the life cycle
• Prepares and communicates project-related reports to business partners and leaders
• Supports the Project Change Request process and Project Risk Analysis, including schedule and cost
• Engages in ad hoc analyses and reporting
• May step in for project manager to provide leader updates
• Mentors and trains others
• Provides project controls support for large-scale expansion and growth projects, partnering with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, including Land, Environmental, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial
• Leverages AI, business intelligence, and emerging technologies to streamline project controls processes, enhance reporting, and improve efficiencies in cost and schedule management
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High school diploma/GED with equivalent experience or bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or business and minimum six (6) years’ project, project controls, engineering or related experience
• Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering, construction or business and minimum eight (8) years’ project, project controls, engineering or related experience
• Preferred: FERC-related project experience, particularly supporting regulated energy infrastructure, expansion, or growth projects

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency of Project Life Cycle Expertise with project-related software systems (ex. Primavera, Oracle Projects) and ability to train others
• Preferred: PMP Certification, PMI-SP Certification or AACE Certification
• Preferred: Experience supporting large-scale, multi-year expansion and growth projects, working cross-functionally with Project Management, Land, Environmental, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
• Demonstrates ability to leverage AI, business intelligence, and emerging technologies to streamline project controls processes

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Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.

We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

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• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
• Growth and development opportunities
• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
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